Choosing a safe baby mattress
When I was pregnant with my oldest, I spent hours searching for a safe mattress. This article will break down WHY a safe baby mattress is so important, what to look for, and which mattresses are my favorite.
Why should you choose a safe mattress?
Babies sleep up to twenty hours a day, so they are touching their mattress a lot!
Babies are very vulnerable to toxins.
Many mattresses are sprayed with flame retardant and covered in vinyl, both of which have been found to be harmful.
What should you look for in a mattress?
A baby mattress must be firm for safe sleep.
A safe mattress should be free of flame retardant.
The mattress should have a certification, such as GOTS, GOLS, MadeSafe, or GreenGuard.
Here are some of my favorites!
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Gigi is a postpartum doula, newborn care specialist, and lactation educator who is committed to shifting the disparity between the amount of focus most families place on birth versus preparing for the fourth trimester. A strong advocate of preparing for postpartum by investing in maternal support instead of fancy baby equipment, Gigi empowers families so that once baby arrives, they can focus on resting and bonding, instead of researching or stressing. Knowing there isn’t one right way to have and raise a tiny human, Gigi works with parents as they find their way to thrive in the fourth trimester and beyond.
